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Vista Linda Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — New Mexico · Santa Fe National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Santa Fe National Forest |
| Location | New Mexico · Santa Fe National Forest · 35.71552, -106.72155 · Map |
| Sites | 13 public sites counted from the federal listing — 13 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 13 sites Water hookups at 0 of 13 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 13 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 13 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 13 sites · 30 ft: 13 sites · 35 ft: 13 sites · 40 ft: 13 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Vista Linda Campground is a RESERVATION ONLY campground during the peak season (June 30th to October 11th, 2026). Campground fees are $20 per vehicle per night for each single unit. In the off-season, Vista Linda Campground reverts to first come, first serve . Campground fees are $20 per vehicle per night for each single unit, and can be paid at the fee kiosk at the entrance to the campground with cash in a provided Fee Envelope. Vista Linda Campground is available for the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay program. To utilize this program, please please download the recreation.gov app and proceed to Scan & Pay using the QR codes at the site. Cell phone signal and wifi are not needed for Scan & Pay. |
| Check-in / out | In 1:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 13 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 13 marked accessible in the listing |
| Phone | 575-829-3535 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-07-07.
From the official listing
Overview Vista Linda Campground sits in the San Diego Canyon on the Jemez National Recreation Area. There are thirteen sites throughout the campground. Potable water and vault toilets are provided amenities. Each campsite has picnic tables, a fire ring, and a charcoal pedestal. Sites with shad features are available; not all sites provide shade features.
Recreation Vista Linda Campground is one of five developed campgrounds in the Jemez National Recreation Area on the Jemez Ranger District. There are numerous outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the Jemez National Recreation Area, from scenic driving to fishing accesses and day-use picnic areas. Vista Linda Campground is a brief drive from numerous developed day-use sites on the NM-4 Corridor and a short drive from multiple access points to Trail 137
Facilities Vista Linda Campground provides potable water access and vault toilets. Electric hookups are not provided.
Note: Please call the Jemez Ranger District Office at 575-829-3535 for potable water systems updates.
Natural Features Vista Linda Campground is situated in a basin of the San Diego Canyon, south of the town of Jemez Springs, NM. It is surrounded by redrock and sandstone mesas in a vibrant cottonwood bosque. The Jemez River runs parallel to the campground, and provides ample fishing access for campers. The campground provides excellent stargazing options on cloudless nights.
Nearby Attractions Vista Linda Campground is part of the Jemez National Recreation Area. There are numerous developed, dispersed, and undeveloped recreation opportunities throughout the Jemez National Recreation Area. It is also near the Valles Caldera National Preserve, Bandelier National Monument, Dome and Bandlier Wilderness Areas, the town of Los Alamos, and a two-hour drive to Santa Fe.
Nearest federal campgrounds
5 mi straight-line · Jemez Springs New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServiceJemez Falls Campground
10 mi straight-line · Jemez Springs New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServiceJemez Falls (Nm) Picnic Area
10 mi straight-line · JEMEZ SPRINGS New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServiceSan Antonio Campground
13 mi straight-line · Jemez Springs New MexicoFSU.S. Forest ServiceClear Creek Campground (Nm)
19 mi straight-line · Cuba New Mexico
Trip Card — Vista Linda Campground
New Mexico · Santa Fe National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | New Mexico · Santa Fe National Forest |
| Fees | Vista Linda Campground is a RESERVATION ONLY campground during the peak season (June 30th to October 11th, 2026). Campground fees are $20 per vehicle per night for each single unit… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 13 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10311388 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.